Words That Start With M for Kids
Explore 217 kid-friendly words beginning with M.
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- ma – "Ma" is another word for mom.
- macaroni – Macaroni is a small, tube-shaped pasta.
- machine – A machine is a tool that helps us do things easier or faster.
- mad – Mad is when someone feels very angry.
- magazine – A magazine is a special kind of book that has many pages filled with pictures and articles.
- magic – Magic is when people do tricks that look like they have special powers.
- magical – Magical means something that seems like it comes from a story or a dream.
- magician – A magician is someone who performs tricks that seem magical.
- magnet – A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron.
- magnetic – Magnetic is when something can pull or stick to metal.
- mail – Mail is when you send letters or packages to someone.
- main – Main means the biggest or most important part of something.
- maintain – To maintain means to take care of something so it stays nice and works well.
- majestic – Majestic is a word we use to describe something that is very grand and impressive, like a giant tree or a...
- make – Make means to put things together to create something new.
- make-believe – Make-believe is when you use your imagination to pretend.
- maker – A maker is a person who creates or builds things.
- makeup – Makeup is like special colors and creams that people put on their face to look different or pretty.
- mall – A mall is a large place with lots of shops and restaurants.
- mama – Mama means mom.
- mammal – Mammals are animals that have hair or fur and they feed their babies with milk.
- management – Management is like being a leader.
- mandatory – Mandatory means something you have to do.
- mane – A mane is the long, thick hair that some animals have on their necks, like lions and horses.
- mango – A mango is a delicious fruit that is sweet and has a smooth skin.
- mansion – A mansion is a large and beautiful house.
- mantle – The mantle is a layer inside the Earth.
- manual – A manual is a book that helps you understand how to do something, like build a toy or use a game.
- manufacture – Manufacture means to make things, like toys or clothes, in a big factory.
- many – Many means there are a lot of things.
- map – A map is a drawing that shows different places, like cities, roads, and rivers.
- maple – A maple is a kind of tree that has large, beautiful leaves.
- maps – Maps are drawings that show where things are, like roads, rivers, and cities.
- marble – A marble is a little ball, usually made of glass, that you can roll and play games with.
- marbleize – Marbleize means to make something look like marble, which is a pretty stone.
- march – March is the third month of the year.
- marine – Marine is a word that describes things related to the ocean.
- marionettes – Marionettes are puppets that are controlled by strings.
- mark – A mark is something you make to show something important.
- marker – A marker is a type of pen that has a thick tip and comes in many colors.
- markers – Markers are tools we use to draw or write.
- market – A market is a special place where you can find lots of different things to buy, like fruits, vegetables,...
- marks – Marks are numbers or letters that tell you how good your work is.
- marrow – Marrow is a soft part inside some bones.
- marry – Marry means when two people love each other and decide to be together forever.
- mars – Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.
- marsh – A marsh is a wet area where there are lots of plants and water.
- marshmallow – A marshmallow is a sweet treat that is soft and squishy.
- marsupial – A marsupial is a type of animal that carries its babies in a special pouch on its belly.
- mart – A mart is a store where people go to buy different things.
- marvelous – Marvelous means something that is wonderful or fantastic!
- mash – Mash is when you take something, like food, and press it down until it becomes soft and mixed up.
- mashed – Mashed is when you take food, like potatoes, and press it down until it becomes soft and creamy.
- mask – A mask is a cover for your face.
- masked – Masked means when someone wears something over their face, like a mask.
- massage – A massage is when someone gently rubs your muscles to help you feel relaxed and good.
- massive – Massive means something that is really, really big or heavy.
- mat – A mat is something you put on the floor.
- match – A match is a little stick that you can use to make fire.
- matching – Matching is when you pair things that are alike.
- mate – A mate is a buddy or friend.
- material – Material is the stuff that things are made from.
- materials – Materials are the different things we use to create or build something.
- math – Math is the study of numbers and shapes.
- matt – A 'matt' is a type of surface that is not shiny.
- matte – Matte means something that is not shiny.
- matter – Matter is what makes up everything you see and touch.
- mattress – A mattress is a soft pad that you put on a bed.
- mature – Mature means to grow up and be responsible, like when a tree gets big and strong.
- may – "May" means that something can happen or is allowed to happen.
- maybe – Maybe means it's possible, but not certain.
- me – "Me" is a word we use to talk about ourselves.
- meal – A meal is a time when you eat food.
- meals – Meals are the times we eat food during the day.
- mealtime – Mealtime is the time of day when we eat.
- mean – Mean means being unkind or saying things that can hurt someone's feelings.
- meaning – Meaning is what a word or a thing tells us.
- meanings – Meanings are what words or things are about.
- measure – To measure means to find out how big or small something is.
- meat – Meat is the part of animals that we eat.
- meat-eater – A meat-eater is someone or something that eats meat.
- medal – A medal is a special award that is usually round and made of metal.
- medals – Medals are awards that people get for doing something really well, like winning a competition or being the...
- medicine – Medicine is a special kind of liquid or pill that helps us when we are not feeling well.
- mediocre – Mediocre means something is just okay, not really good or really bad.
- meet – When you meet someone, it means you come together with them.
- meeting – A meeting is when people gather to discuss important topics.
- melody – A melody is a series of musical notes that sound good together.
- melt – Melt is what happens when something solid gets warm and changes into a liquid.
- memento – A memento is a special thing that helps you remember something nice that happened.
- mementos – Mementos are little items or gifts that help us remember fun times or special people in our lives.
- memorabilia – Memorabilia are special things that remind us of fun times or important events.
- memory – Memory is how we remember things.
- mend – Mend means to repair or fix something that is damaged.
- menu – A menu is a paper or board that shows all the different foods and drinks you can order at a restaurant.
- meow – Meow is the noise that cats make.
- merchandise – Merchandise means things that are sold in a store, like toys, clothes, or snacks.
- merge – Merge means to join two things into one.
- merry – Merry means being really happy and full of joy.
- mess – A mess is when things are not tidy or organized.
- message – A message is something you say or write to share information with someone.
- messy – Messy is when things are all mixed up and not organized.
- metal – Metal is a type of material that is very strong and can be shiny.
- metamorphosis – Metamorphosis is when something changes a lot.
- method – A method is a way to do something.
- metro – A metro is a fast train that goes under the ground or above the ground in a city.
- mew – Mew is the sound that baby cats, called kittens, make.
- microphone – A microphone is a device that picks up sounds, like when you sing or talk.
- middle – Middle is the part that is in between two other parts.
- midpoint – The midpoint is the middle point between two things.
- midst – 'Midst' means being in the middle of something.
- might – "Might" means you could do something, but you're not sure if you will.
- mighty – Mighty means having a lot of strength or power.
- mild – Mild means something that is gentle or not very strong.
- milk – Milk is a tasty drink that comes from cows, goats, or even plants.
- mimic – Mimic means to imitate or copy what someone else does.
- mimicking – Mimicking is when you copy someone’s actions or sounds.
- mind – The mind is the part of you that helps you think and feel.
- mindful – Being mindful means paying attention to what is happening right now.
- mineral – Minerals are natural things that come from the Earth.
- mingle – Mingle means to move around and talk to different people.
- mini – Mini means little or small.
- miniature – Miniature is a word that means something is made to be much smaller than the real thing.
- minimize – Minimize means to make something smaller or less.
- mint – Mint is a green plant that has a fresh smell.
- minus – Minus is a word we use in math when we want to take something away.
- minute – A minute is a short amount of time.
- mirror – A mirror is a flat, shiny surface that reflects light.
- misfortune – Misfortune means something bad that happens to you, like losing your toy or getting a cold.
- mislike – Mislike means to not like something.
- mismatched – Mismatched means things that don't go together or don't look right together.
- misplace – Misplace means when you lose something because you put it somewhere it doesn't belong.
- misplease – Misplease means to make someone feel unhappy or not pleased.
- misregard – Misregard means not paying attention to something or someone.
- miss – To miss something means you feel sad because it's not with you.
- missing – Missing means that something is not where it should be.
- mission – A mission is a task or goal that someone has to complete.
- mistake – A mistake is when you make an error or do something that isn't correct.
- mistrust – Mistrust means not believing someone or something.
- mitten – A mitten is a type of glove that keeps your hands warm.
- mittens – Mittens are like gloves, but they cover your whole hand and keep your fingers together.
- mix – Mix means to combine different things.
- mixed – Mixed means combining different things.
- mixer – A mixer is a tool that combines different ingredients.
- mixing – Mixing is when you take two or more things and combine them.
- moat – A moat is a deep, wide ditch that is usually filled with water.
- mobile – A mobile is a phone that you can take with you anywhere.
- model – A model is a smaller version of something big, like a toy car that looks like a real car.
- modest – Modest means not showing off or bragging.
- modify – Modify means to change something a little bit.
- moist – Moist means something is slightly wet, not too wet.
- moisten – Moisten means to add a little bit of water to something so it isn't dry anymore.
- mold – Mold is a kind of tiny plant that can grow on food or walls when they are wet.
- mom – Mom is another name for your mother.
- moment – A moment is a very short time.
- momentary – Momentary means something that lasts for a very short time, like a quick flash or a blink.
- mommy – Mommy is another word for mother.
- money – Money is something we use to pay for things.
- monkey – Monkeys are playful animals that live in trees.
- monochromatic – Monochromatic means having one color.
- monster – A monster is a pretend creature that can look scary or funny.
- monsters – Monsters are imaginary creatures that can be scary or silly.
- monstrous – Monstrous means something that is very big or scary, like a monster in a story.
- month – A month is a time period that lasts about 30 or 31 days.
- months – Months are the names we give to the different parts of a year.
- monument – A monument is a special place or statue that is built to remember someone or something important, like a...
- moo – Moo is the noise that cows make.
- mood – Mood is the way you feel at a certain time.
- moon – The moon is a big ball in the sky that we can see at night.
- mop – A mop is something we use to clean floors.
- moped – A moped is a type of small motorcycle.
- more – More means extra or additional.
- morning – Morning is the part of the day when we start our activities after sleeping.
- mother – A mother is a woman who has children.
- motion – Motion is when things change their place or position.
- motivation – Motivation is like a little push that helps you want to do things.
- motive – A motive is the reason why someone does something.
- motley – Motley means something that is made up of many different colors or types.
- motor – A motor is a part that makes things move.
- motorbike – A motorbike is a type of vehicle with two wheels.
- motorcar – A motorcar is a type of vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine.
- mountain – A mountain is a large, high place on the Earth.
- mountains – Mountains are very high places on Earth.
- mouse – A mouse is a tiny animal that lives in houses and fields.
- mouth – The mouth is the opening in your face that helps you eat, drink, and speak.
- mouthful – A mouthful means a big amount of food that you can fit in your mouth at one time.
- move – Move means to change your place.
- movement – Movement is when something or someone changes position.
- movie – A movie is a special kind of story that you see on a big screen.
- movies – Movies are like stories that come to life on a screen.
- moving – Moving is when you change where you are.
- mow – Mowing is when you use a lawnmower to cut the grass in your yard.
- mower – A mower is a tool that helps us cut grass in the garden or yard.
- mozzarella – Mozzarella is a type of cheese that is very soft and can be pulled apart.
- mud – Mud is a mix of dirt and water.
- mug – A mug is a type of cup that is usually made of ceramic or glass.
- mugs – Mugs are big cups that you can use for drinks like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
- multichromatic – Multichromatic means having many colors.
- multicolor – Multicolor means something that has lots of different colors.
- multicolored – Multicolored is when something has lots of different colors.